NHTSA Campaign 80V139000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Oct 21, 1980 · 355,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE HOSES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED FROM A DEFECTIVE RUBBER COMPOUND. WHEN SUBJECTED TO CONTINUOUS HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES, THESE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY AND VAPOR RETURN HOSES WITH A TYPE CONSTRUCTED OF HIGH TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | OMNI | 1979 | 355,000 |
| DODGE | OMNI | 1980 | 355,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | HORIZON | 1979 | 355,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | HORIZON | 1980 | 355,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 80V139000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.